What can be suggested to a nurse wanting to protect back health while caring for patients? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use proper body mechanics.
b. Use assistive patient-handling devices.
c. Use ergonomic equipment.
d. Only care for patients that can move in-dependently.
e. Be aware of potential risk.
A, B, C, E
The nurse should use proper body mechanics, assistive patient-handling devices, and ergonomic equipment and be aware of potential risk. Only caring for patients that can move independently is not realistic.
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